Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: History, Politics, Revenue, CM Yogi & UP - Shantanu Gupta | FO308 Raj Shamani

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
02:55 - Raj Shamani x Shantanu Gupta begins
03:51 - What is Kumbh Mela?
04:58 - The Story of Kumbh
11:27 - Why the Holy Dip is Special
14:23 - Expenditure for Maha Kumbh 2025
22:15 - Observations by Yogi Adityanath
22:53 - Infrastructure Developments
25:21 - Purification Systems in Maha Kumbh 2025
27:11 - Economic Impact After Maha Kumbh
30:32 - Economic Generation in 45 Days
33:00 - Travel Guide for Maha Kumbh
38:00 - Religious Entertainment at Maha Kumbh
38:36 - Chatbot by UP Government
39:53 - Minimum & Maximum expenditure
41:16 - Activities by devotees at Kumbh
46:13 - Snake Worshipping & Tongue Piercing
47:19 - Steve Jobs’ Wife in Prayagraj
48:51 - Significance of Fire
49:46 - Study on Employment Generation
50:11 - Institutions Studying Maha Kumbh
51:47 - No one would get lost in Kumbh Mela
53:03 - Crowd Management Strategies
56:00 - No Stampede at This Maha Kumbh
57:35 - How is the 2025 Kumbh Different from 2013?
01:03:59 - Women's Safety Concerns
01:06:29 - Theft and Pickpocketing Issues
01:07:11 - Environmental Concerns and River Pollution
01:09:44 - Naga Sadhus and Aghoris
01:12:25 - Akshayavata
01:13:36 - How the Dates of Mela Are Decided
01:15:36 - Has Kumbh Mela Become a Political Event?
01:18:43 - Craziest Moment Witnessed in Kumbh Mela
01:21:08 - Precautions to Take Before Going to Maha Kumbh
01:23:18 - Closing Thoughts
01:24:23 - Outro

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Shantanu Gupta in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an author who has written three books on Yogi Adityanath, we explore the grandeur and significance of the Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings. Our conversation delves into its deep-rooted cultural, historical, and economic impact, shedding light on how this ancient tradition has evolved over time.

In this episode, we discuss the origins of the Kumbh Mela and the mythological story behind the sacred pot of nectar (Amrit) that fell in four key locations—Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik. We also dive into the economic implications of the Kumbh Mela, the event has significantly boosted local economies through infrastructure development, including new highways, expressways, terminals, and accommodations for millions of pilgrims.

Toward the end, we discuss the role of technology in managing such a massive event, from crowd control to security. The Kumbh Mela has also become a platform for cultural events, singers, and performances, making it a vibrant festival that blends tradition with modernity. Till our next episode, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and join us on this journey of Figuring Out.


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